Japanese Anime TV Ratings for the Week of April 27 to May 3
Whisper of the Heart (Studio Ghibli) topped the Japanese TV anime ratings with 7.5% on NTV, while the live-action Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan: At a Confessional earned 2.1% on NHK.
"Thank You, Ran-neechan" — Fans in Tears Nationwide After Detective Conan Airs Old Episode, Leaving a Farewell Tribute for Yamazaki Wakana
After news of voice actress Yamazaki Wakana’s passing, Conan fans across the country wept together during the broadcast of a classic episode on May 16, 2026, moved by an emotional tribute in the ending credits.
